Catawba County property record for 252 Union Sq NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,209 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,464 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-07-59-1755 |
| Primary APN | 3702-07-59-1755 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,209 sqft Total Area |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 81 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 252 UNION SQ NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-6110 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | 252 UNION SQUARE |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2073 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
252 Union Sq NW, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2001.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3909 8TH STREET CT NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-8047 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1323 / 659 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 252 UNION SQ NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-6110 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0037691887 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3769/1887 |
| Instrument | 20541 |
| Name | FIRST HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HICKORY, NC 28601 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Union Sq NW was $1,464, down 53.3% from the year before.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Hickory City |
| Unified School District | Hickory City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $367,500 (-) Land $18,300 Building $349,200 | ||
| 2025 | $1,464.00 (-53.32%) | $367,500 Land $18,300 Building $349,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,136.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,136.00 | $367,500 Land $18,300 Building $349,200 | $367,500 Land $18,300 Building $349,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Union Sq NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2013–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 252 Union Sq NW has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF HICKORY serves 71,393 people · EPA ID NC0118010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Metronet.
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